Some embodiments of the present invention include a headphone protector wherein said protector fits over existing ear cushions of over-ear headphones, wherein said protector comprises an outer component, and said protector comprises at least one water-resistant fabric. Some embodiments of the present invention include a headband protector, wherein said protector fits over existing headband of over-ear headphones, wherein said protector comprises an outer component, and said protector comprises at least one water-resistant fabric. Some embodiments of the present invention include a system for over-ear headphone protection, comprising two headphone protectors, wherein said protectors fit over existing ear cushions of over-ear headphones, wherein said protectors comprise an outer component, and said protectors comprise at least one water-resistant fabric.